New passenger station nearing completion, view looking west, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8981-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-384715

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Description

The image shows a nearly completed passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The view is directed westward, showcasing a two-story building with an ornate architectural design. Adjacent to the structure, there are visible railway tracks on an elevated platform. Two people are seen walking near the building, and there are streetlights and trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
streets
platforms (floors)
footbridges
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013621
B-Series negative 8981-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.8981-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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